Jazz for Christmas Series-New in the “Jazz for Christmas Series” is Doug Andrews' original choral “Happy Holidays” that melts into the ever favorite heart-tugging “Auld Lang Syne.” With a slight gospel-swing feel soloand a cappella section “Auld Lang Syne” takes on a fresh sound and is so fitting for end of year holiday or winter concerts. Doug has arranged this choral so that “Auld Lang Syne” can be sung separately if desired. Check out all of Doug's arrangements in this popular series.

Carl Rütti (b. 1949) studied music at the Zürich Conservatoire. Studies in London with Kendall Taylor and Richard Latham kindled a fascination with English choral singing and inspired works for unaccompanied chorus. A steady output of mostly sacred choral music has followed including the large-scale Requiem (2007).Rütti's music blends the English choral tradition with other genres including jazz and the blues in rich colourful textures and has been performed all over the world. He has worked with notable choirs including in the UK The Bach Choir BBC Symphony Chorus Norwich Cathedral Choir and Cambridge Voices and in the USA the St Louis ChamberChorus. Many of his works have beenrecorded.He teaches piano at the Zürich Conservatoire gives concerts and recitals as a pianist and organist and is the organist of the local church in Oberägeri Zug.

for Pop and Jazz Choirs. What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are over 39 creative exercises which do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. Two top authors, Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, have provided a wide array of warm ups specifically designed for pop and jazz choirs but these warm ups will work well for contemporary a cappella groups of all sizes and styles. Every vocal ensemble has its strengths and weaknesses which vary from year to year. The warmups within can to help polish your weak spots and hone your strengths. Regardless of your group_x001A_s strengths, this book is can help you address the full range of skills required for great musicmaking. Topics include: Rhythm, Syllables, Tone, Intervals, Dynamics, Intonation, Blend, Balance, Pitch, Improvisation, Solo Techniques, and Vocal Percussion.

Par FORBES L'ESTRANGE JOANNA (Arr.). Wade in the Water is a lively and infectious spiritual. Its features include a call-and-response texture, jazz ‘scat’ vocalization and finger clicks on beats 2 and 4 of the measure. This arrangement by Joanna Forbes L’Estrange remains true to the spirit of Eva Cassidy’s well-loved version, adapting the instrumental improvisation on the recording to create a fun scat section.  Listen to Eva Cassidy’s version and aim for the same passion and commitment, allowing the voices as much freedom of expression as is possible in a choral texture. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway, pop and folk to spirituals, gospel and original works, the series is arranged for 3-part choir (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines, the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing! / Choral Music / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes et Piano

Novello Voices Choral Suite Arranged by Barrie Carson Turner. Contains: 'Good Day Sunshine' 'For No One' 'Eleanor Rigby' 'Here There And Everywhere' and 'Got To Get You Into My Life'. Fabulous SATB arrangements of popular modern songs from West End shows jazz and pop.

Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric ?Sanuit d'ete ? several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's ?Soneto de laNoche ? from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing directharmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous ?Sure on this Shining Night? is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke'spoignant ?Voici le soir? recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.--MortenLauridsen

As a completely different and fresh setting of the classic penned by Willie Nelson and made famous by Patsy Cline this arrangement of Crazy will drive you crazy with its jazz harmonies and distinctive interpretation oflyric. Choral jazz at its most creative and finest!

A new carol from talented composer Will Todd written for a service of Jazz Carols at St Martin-in-the-Fields London. Full of jazz inflections this restrained and reflective piece will be a valuable addition to the Christmas choral repertoire.

Welcome “VoiceDance IV” by Greg Jasperse the fourth installment in this hit series. Soft consonants fill the jazz syllables while the energetic music of rhythm and vocal textures paint an incomparable picture of vocalsound. The piece is made up of repetitive phrases and sections so learning is easier than imagined when first hearing this extraordinary choral. It joins Jasperse's proven VoiceDance winners in your jazz literature library.

This interesting new take on the classic carol O Little Town Of Bethlehem by Swiss composer Carl Rütti formed one-third of a trio of carols that reinvigorated the old favourites with fresh and interesting musical elements. The Three Carols medley was initiated in 1996 with O Little Town Of Bethlehem forming the Adagio section. Carl Rütti's work blends the English choral tradition with other genres such as jazz and blues. His work defies expectations and as such this would make a great piece to perform for choirs who are perhaps tired of the traditional Christmas choral works. In theSeptember 2015 issue of Organists' Review Michael Overbury wrote that this piece is '[w]ell crafter and emotionally engaging...the painfully bittersweet clashes convey the poignancy of the Incarnation superbly well.'

Try A Little Tenderness is the perfect choice for amateur choirs seeking an elegant and sophisticated centrepiece to their choral pop repertoire. Based on Otis Redding 's smooth and soulful take on the song, this choral version is bursting with rich harmonies and jazzy chord progressions. Try A Little Tenderness has been arranged by Jeremy Bitchall for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, this piece opens with a reasonable challenging intro, setting the scene for beautiful and tender song that will captivate and touch. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Commissioned by Sospiri for their CD A Multitude of Voices this evocative setting of Edward Thomas’s 1916 poem showcases Alexander L’Estrange’s unique choral voice at its best. Combining classic choral textures flavours of jazz harmony and moments of rhythmic suspense Alexander has crafted a beautiful bitter-sweet work that perfectly complements the wistful nature of this moving text. An ideal choice for services and concerts of remembrance.Features a baritone (or tenor) solo. Faber Music's exciting Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a richdiversity of living composers offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

One of the highlights of the Magical Mystery Tour album and film is this psychedelic ode to an affectionately observed stranger. As part of Hal Leonard's 'Vocal Jazz Series' this delightful song has been arranged for SATB chorus with a delicate Latin flavour that will sparkle as part of any choral concert.An SAB arrangement is available - catalogue number HL08743685 An SSA arrangement is available - catalogue number HL08743686